An exotic, fragrant spice from Vietnam, Known for its wonderful aroma and delicate liquorice-like flavour.
Star anise has many names in different cuisines and flower in shape with intense aroma and flavor.
It's shaped like a star, hence the name and its color can range from orange to red. The fruits themselves have 6-10 carpels arranged in a whorl.
Each of these carpels contains a seed within. This small flower-like fruit is also a storehouse of some key ingredients, which can help combat several illnesses apart from imparting flavour to dishes.